Psychology of Diversity (PSY 451)
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Spring 2008 |
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Tues and Thurs 11am-12:15pm |
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Degarmo 504 |
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Instructor: Dr. Rocío Rivadeneyra |
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Office:
438 DeGarmo |
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E-mail:
rrivade@ilstu.edu |
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Office
hours: Mondays 10-11am, Thursdays 10-11am, or by appointment |
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Overview
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In this course we will explore the issues of
diversity related to the study and practice of psychology. Using a
cultural psychology approach, we will explore the meaning of culture and
how it relates to different groups within the United States. We will
focus on diversity, broadly defined, focusing on the study of race,
ethnicity, language, gender, social class, sexual orientation, religion,
and disabilities. |
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Learning Objectives
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 | To understand the concepts, theories, methods,
and major perspectives related to cultural psychology. |
| To increase sensitivity to the voices of
diverse (and often disenfranchised) groups. |
| To gain the ability to evaluate critically the
appropriateness and consequences of traditional Western
psychological theory, research, and practice to culturally diverse
populations. |
| To understand diverse populations including
distinct characteristics and variability in these characteristics |
| To improve your ability to critically read and
evaluate research on issues of diversity in psychology. |
| To develop your research and presentation
skills. |
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Attendance: Class attendance and active
participation each week are required
Academic Integrity and Misconduct: You are expected to do
your own work. Cheating, plagiarism, or forgery will not be tolerated.
Instances of academic misconduct will result in a grade of “F” in the
course and referral to the Student Judicial Office for appropriate
disciplinary action. For definitions of cheating and plagiarism, see
page 63 of the 2003-2004 Illinois State University Undergraduate
Catalog.
Organization: We will meet twice a week. Class sessions will
consist of brief lectures on the background and context of the assigned
readings, and class discussion and evaluation of the readings. You will
each co-lead a class session on a topic of your choice. I hope we have
lively debates about the substance of cultural psychology and issues of
diversity within psychology and much discussion about the methodology of
research in this area. |
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